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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,284.32, 19,708.56 and 9,250.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,284.32, 19,708.56 and 9,250.08 is: 12,762.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,284.32 : 19,708.56 = 9,250.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,284.32/19,708.56 = 9,250.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,284.32x = 19,708.56 × 9,250.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,284.32x = 182,305,756.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,305,756.68/14,284.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,762.65

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